I was pondering this, too. But I do think, talk, and pull apart the physical appearance of the guys on the show, too - how much of my life has been spent extolling the virtues of many of Jared's very specific features! - so although I know it's problematic to put too much stock in judging an actress by her appearance, I don't feel too bad discussing it a little, as long as it doesn't become judging her worth by it. I do this for the male guest stars, too. Also, re: your point about her being older, I love that too. It may be my Sam/Jody adoration rearing its head, but I find Sam/older woman incredibly sexy, so I am excite!
I am also already considering what RPS femslash ships I could put her in. *_*
Re: S8 CASTING SPOILER
I was pondering this, too. But I do think, talk, and pull apart the physical appearance of the guys on the show, too - how much of my life has been spent extolling the virtues of many of Jared's very specific features! - so although I know it's problematic to put too much stock in judging an actress by her appearance, I don't feel too bad discussing it a little, as long as it doesn't become judging her worth by it. I do this for the male guest stars, too. Also, re: your point about her being older, I love that too. It may be my Sam/Jody adoration rearing its head, but I find Sam/older woman incredibly sexy, so I am excite!
I am also already considering what RPS femslash ships I could put her in. *_*